Japan’s Kyosuke Takami (10-0, 8 KOs) became the new WBA light flyweight world champion on Wednesday, July 30, with a 10th-round technical knockout over Erick “Mini Pacman” Rosa (8-1, 2 KOs) in the co-main event at the Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama, Japan. The 23-year-old Takami took control early, dictating the …
Read More »Chile and Brazil Join WBA Future Champions Initiative – World Boxing Association
The WBA Future Champions project continues to gain momentum, expanding its reach across the globe. In its latest development, the initiative is set to debut in Chile and Brazil, two nations that will host Future events of this magnitude for the very first time. Both countries are scheduled to stage …
Read More »Vargas retains WBA title after all-out war ends in a draw with Higa – World Boxing Association
In a grueling, back-and-forth battle that lit up Yokohama, WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas held on to his crown after fighting to a draw against Japan’s Daigo Higa on Wednesday night. Both fighters hit the canvas in a dramatic clash that stood out as one of the most thrilling bouts …
Read More »Ricardo Sandoval shocks Yokohama, dethrones Kenshiro Teraji – World Boxing Association
In a night loaded with tension and high stakes, American contender Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (27-2, 18 KOs) pulled off the biggest win of his career, scoring a split decision victory over Japan’s Kenshiro “The Amazing Boy” Teraji (25-2, 16 KOs) on Wednesday night at the Yokohama Buntai. With the …
Read More »HEAVYWEIGHTS RONEY HINES AND JERRY FORREST RETURN WITH IMPRESSIVE VICTORIES OVER THE WEEKEND – DiBella Entertainment
Jerry “Slugger” Forrest, of Newport News, VA, scored an emphatic second-round knockout against the crafty Junior Wright on Saturday night at the Main Street Event Center in Richmond, VA. His record improved to 29-6-2 (21 KOs). Wright, who was coming off of a victory against Cassius Chaney in March, tried …
Read More »Sánchez and “Canelito” Set to Headline WBA Future in Los Teques – World Boxing Association
Venezuelan welterweight Leonardo “Hollywood” Sánchez is set to take another step forward in his professional career this Thursday, when he squares off against Mexico’s Eduardo “Titi” Rangel at the Luis Navarro Indoor Gym in Los Teques. The bout will be for the WBA Fedebol welterweight title and will headline the …
Read More »A Legacy of Grit, Glory, and Transformation in Women’s Boxing – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is mourning the loss of one of Latin America’s most iconic fighters. Alejandra “La Locomotora” Oliveras, a former world champion and a trailblazer in women’s boxing, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Santa Fe, Argentina, at the age of 47. She had been in …
Read More »WBA Mourns the Passing of Hall of Famer Dwight Muhammad Qawi – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is deeply saddened by the passing of former world champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi, who died this past Friday at the age of 72. The news was confirmed by his sister in an interview with BoxingScene, revealing that Qawi passed away after a five-year battle with …
Read More »Claressa Shields Dominates Daniels to Retain Undisputed Heavyweight Crown – World Boxing Association
American superstar Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) once again cemented her status as the queen of women’s boxing with a commanding unanimous decision victory over New Zealand’s Lani Daniels (11-3-2, 1 KO) on Saturday, July 26, at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena. Fighting in front of more than 15,000 fans, Shields …
Read More »Fundora Dominates Tszyu In Tremendous Performance
The WBC Super Welterweight World Champion overcomes a brave Tszyu in their rematch to win in emphatic fashion. July 19, 2025, saw a rematch of 2024’s bloodiest fight as Fundora (23-1-1, 15 KOs) retained his WBC Super Welterweight World Championship by defeating former champion Tim Tszyu (25-3, 18 KOs) via TKO …
Read More »Cereté Roars as Pro Boxing Returns with WBA Future Showcase – World Boxing Association
On Friday, July 25, the Mario de León Coliseum in Cereté, Córdoba, came alive with the electrifying return of professional boxing, hosting the WBA Future of Colombian Boxing—an event that not only brought big-time fights back to this historic boxing town, but also shone a spotlight on the sport’s rising …
Read More »JARON ‘BOOTS’ ENNIS PENS LONG-TERM MULTI-FIGHT EXTENSION WITH MATCHROOM
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has signed a long-term multi-fight promotional extension with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. The Philadelphia star first penned a deal with Hearn in April 2024, and returned home for the first time in almost six years three months later, defending his IBF Welterweight title for the first …
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